Western Visayas Medical Center in Mandurriao, Iloilo is the region’s premier government hospital.

‘Non-interference’ rule proposed to shield WVMC from political meddling

ILOILO — Alarmed by reports of politicians allegedly pushing contractors into hospital projects, a proposed resolution has been filed in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan calling...
Photo courtesy of Balita Halin sa Kapitolyo

PWD scholars defy odds, graduate with honors

ILOILO – Twenty-three scholars with disabilities proved that perseverance and determination know no bounds as they marched as graduates under the Iloilo Provincial Government’s...

CAPTAINS OF THE SEA: Ilonggo mariners share stories of sacrifice and triumph for World...

ILOILO City – Every wave conquered by Filipino seafarers carries not just cargo but also the weight of their sacrifices, dreams, and devotion to...
A 44-year-old fisherman from Miag-ao, Iloilo was found floating near the Iloilo Fish Port Complex in Barangay Tanza Baybay, Iloilo City on Sept. 26, 2025. Police said he left home for a fishing trip but failed to return home on Sept. 24. PHOTO COURTESY OF DYRI RMN ILOILO

Missing Miag-ao fisherman found dead near Iloilo Fish Port

ILOILO City – A fisherman from Miag-ao, Iloilo who went missing at sea earlier this week was found dead Friday morning, September 26 in...
A former village chief (second from right), now employed as a job hire by the local government of Calinog, Iloilo, was arrested during a buy-bust operation on September 25, 2025, in Barangay Baje San Julian, Calinog. IPPO PHOTO

Ex-village chief yields P1-M ‘shabu’ in Calinog

ILOILO City – Police apprehended a former village chief and seized around P1 million worth of illegal drugs in a buy-bust operation in Barangay...

Drug bust nets P1.3M worth of ‘shabu’, 2 suspects

ILOILO City – Two suspects were arrested while P1.3 million worth of alleged shabu was seized during a drug buy-bust operation in Maybato Sur,...
“We cannot view HIV merely as a medical issue. This is a call for solidarity. Let us envision a future where Iloilo no longer tracks an increase in HIV cases, but instead, celebrates rising survivors,” says Dr. Maria Socorro Colmenares-Quiñon, chief of the Iloilo Provincial Health Office. IPHO PHOTO

‘KNOW YOUR STATUS’: Half of Iloilo’s HIV cases undiagnosed – PHO

ILOILO — More than half of Iloilo’s residents living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remain undiagnosed and health officials warn this is fueling...
A forecast map of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration shows the projected track of Tropical Storm “Opong” as it moves westward across the Philippines toward Vietnam. Authorities warn of heavy rains, strong winds, and possible flooding.

420,000 WV learners shift to online classes as storm ‘Opong’ closes in

ILOILO — More than 420,000 students in Western Visayas stayed away from classrooms as the approaching Tropical Storm “Opong” triggered widespread school closures, forcing...
The Iloilo International Airport, now undergoing major rehabilitation and expansion works, is being readied for 24-hour operations and increased passenger capacity by 2027. GOOGLE

Iloilo airport gears up for 24/7 flights, P250-M expansion by 2027

ILOILO City – The Iloilo International Airport is set for major upgrades as aviation authorities prepare the facility for 24-hour operations and a P250-million...
“May proprietary value ang [vaccine] nga gina-introduce nila sa aton. Kon gabakal ka bala sang isa ka butang daw as is, where is ang basis,” says Councilor Romel Duron of Iloilo City.

Did Councilor Duron confess to buying votes?

ILOILO City — The Iloilo City Council was shaken on Thursday, September 25, when Councilor Romel Duron delivered a controversial privilege speech, with those...